Elephant herd attacks labourers (Madikeri) Times of India September 3, 2024 A herd of six elephants attacked labourers in Cheyyandane under Nariandada gram panchayat inside the Balekadu Estate in Madikeri on Monday. When six Assam labourers were working in the estate, the herd chased them. While three of them escaped, the other three workers, Nazima, Elmina, and Manura, fell while running and sustained minor injuries. They were immediately admitted to Virajpet Govt Hospital for treatment, foresters stated. The forest officials have promised to drive the elephants back into the forest in the next 15 days. RFO Shivaram, DRFO Kakhira Devaiah, Srinivas, camp staff, and RRT staff visited and inspected the spot and Virajpet Govt Hospital under the guidance of Virajpet division forest officer Jagannath. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysuru/elephant-herd-attacks-labourers/articleshow/113031436.cms